Mila and her boyfriend, Riley, had been together for four years. They were both 25 years old and deeply in love, or so they thought. Lately, their relationship had hit a rocky patch and they were struggling to stay together. They didn't know if they wanted to stick it out or just call it quits.
Nine months ago, Mila's parents, Flynn and Dacey, dropped a bombshell on her and her younger brother, Treven. They were separating. Mila was devastated by the news and it only made her want to work on her own relationship even harder, so she wouldn't end up like her parents.
This weekend, Mila and Riley had decided to visit her parents and brother for a little getaway. They didn't mention anything about their relationship troubles, wanting to keep it private.
The next day, Mila and Riley arrived at her parents' house. They were welcomed with open arms by Flynn and Dacey, who were happy to see them. Despite their separation, they still lived together and did things for each other.
As Mila and Riley settled in, her younger brother Treven, who was 23, ran down the stairs and playfully jumped onto Riley's back. They both laughed and Mila couldn't help but smile. Riley and Treven were very close, and sometimes people even mistook them for a couple. They were touchy and flirtatious with each other, but Mila always brushed it off as just their playful nature.
But as the day went on, Mila couldn't shake off a strange feeling. She noticed how Riley and Treven were always touching each other, almost like they couldn't keep their hands off each other. Her parents didn't seem to think much of it, but Mila couldn't help but wonder if there was something going on between them.
Later that day, Riley, Treven, and Mila's father Flynn went to the gym to work out. When Flynn returned, Mila couldn't help but comment on how great he looked. At 54 years old, her father had a muscular and fit body that would put most 20-year-olds to shame. He laughed and said, 'Thanks, I may be in my 50s but I have the body of a 20-year-old.'
Mila then asked about Riley and Treven, curious as to where they were. Flynn replied, 'Oh, they wanted to stay an extra hour at the gym.'
About an hour later, Mila looked out the window and saw Riley and Treven walking up to the house. They were both laughing and seemed to be in good spirits. When they entered the house, Mila greeted them and asked, 'Did you guys have fun at the gym?'
Riley answered with a grin, 'We had a great time, working up a sweat.' Treven then chimed in, 'And now we're starving, do we have anything to eat?'
As they made their way into the kitchen, Mila couldn't help but notice how both Riley and Treven were shirtless, their bodies glistening with sweat, and she couldn't shake off the thought that maybe there was more going on between them than just a close friendship.
Later on, Mila and her mother, Dacey, were in the living room talking when Riley and Treven walked in shirtless and sweating. Mila raised an eyebrow, suspicious of their sudden appearance. 'What were you two doing?' she asked.
'Working out,' Treven replied with a smirk.
'You just came back from the gym two hours ago and now you're working out again?' Mila questioned.
'We were bored, so we started working out,' Riley chimed in.
Before they could continue, Dacey interrupted and said she needed to check on the food. Riley quickly took the opportunity to excuse himself. 'I need a shower,' he said.
Treven nodded in agreement. 'Me too. You can use the downstairs shower and I'll use the one upstairs.'
As Treven walked away to go upstairs, he took off his clothes and left them in the middle of the living room floor. Mila let out an exasperated sigh. 'Seriously, Treven? You're just going to leave your clothes in the middle of the floor?'
'Mom will get it and put it in the laundry room,' Treven replied nonchalantly.
Mila shook her head and picked up his clothes. As she did, something fell out of his pants pocket. Curious, she reached down to pick it up. It was a condom wrapper. Mila's eyes widened in shock and confusion. She reached inside Treven's pocket and pulled out another condom wrapper. But this one was empty, and the condom was missing.
Suddenly, it hit her. Did Treven and Riley just have sex? The thought made her stomach churn.
Later that evening, the family was all gathered in the dining room for dinner. Mila brought up the topic of their father's upcoming fishing trip. 'Dad, are you excited for your fishing trip?' she asked.
Flynn grinned, 'Yes, I can't wait to get out on the water.'
Riley chimed in, 'How long will your trip be?'
'Just a three-day trip,' Flynn replied.
Mila and Treven both laughed, 'Going fishing is so boring,' they said in unison.
The family all laughed, reminiscing about past family fishing trips. Mila couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Those trips, now a distant memory, used to be such a fun tradition for the family.
Mila changed the subject to announce Riley's recent job promotion. The family congratulated him, and he flashed a proud smile. 'I'll also be going on a business trip soon to train the new interns,' he said.
Flynn then turned to Treven, 'Before I go on my fishing trip, I need your help cleaning and rearranging things in the basement.'
Treven's face fell, 'Sorry, Dad. I'm going out with my friends. I won't be able to help you.'
Flynn's eyebrows furrowed in disappointment, 'I don't see you doing much around the house, Treven. I shouldn't have to ask you to help me.'
Treven rolled his eyes, 'Come on, Dad. Ask Mom to help you. She's always nagging us to do things.'
The tension between father and son started to rise, and before things escalated, Riley stepped in. 'Alright, guys. Let's stop fighting,' he said. He put a calming hand on Treven's shoulder, 'I'll help your dad.'
Flynn looked at Riley with gratitude, 'Thank you, son. I appreciate it.'
As Flynn and Riley headed down to the basement, Treven bolted up the stairs. Mila couldn't help but sigh, 'I see some things never change,' she said.
Her mother, Dacey, noticed the sadness in Mila's voice and asked, 'Sweetie, are you okay?'
Mila forced a smile, 'I'm fine, Mom,' Mila got up and walk upstairs to her old room.